1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Uplander 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 343 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Chevrolet Uplander | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Park Avenue | Uplander |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |