2009 Buick Enclave vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 300 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Enclave | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |