1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche (283 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 498 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
