1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
Model | Blazer | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |