2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 8 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 878 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 2013 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana 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 | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
