2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 309 kg more than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (518 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Suburban | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3009 mm |
