1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Hummer H2
To start off, 2004 Hummer H2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hummer H2 (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1219 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Hummer H2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hummer H2 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hummer H2 (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Buick | Hummer |
| Model | Park Avenue | H2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 121 L |
