2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 783 kg more than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
Model | Express | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 340 Nm |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3009 mm |