2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 587 kg more than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2012 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2012 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Park Avenue | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2830 mm |
