2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 3 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 309 kg more than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Park Avenue | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1763 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2916 mm |