2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 676 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Express | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
