2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 797 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express (447 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Express 2000 Buick Park Avenue
Make Chevrolet Buick
Model Express Park Avenue
Year Released 2005 2000
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 3798 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 387 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2537 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 70 L


 

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