2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 176 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
Model | Silverado | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 68 L |