2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2013 GMC Terrain is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 GMC Terrain. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Terrain weights approximately 66 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Park Avenue | Terrain |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |