2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 495 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
Model | Equinox | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |