2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Park Avenue | Suburban |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |