2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 15 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 570 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Silverado | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2820 mm |
