2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 985 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (313 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Cadillac | Buick |
| Model | Escalade | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
