2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2007 Chevrolet 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, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Park Avenue | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
