2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 837 kg more than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | GMC | Buick |
| Model | Canyon | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3798 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
