2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 GMC Envoy

To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Envoy weights approximately 332 kg more than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 GMC Envoy 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Envoy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Park Avenue 2004 GMC Envoy
Make Buick GMC
Model Park Avenue Envoy
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3785 cc 4193 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 275 HP
Torque 380 Nm 373 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 102 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1762 kg 2094 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 83 L


 

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