1982 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 765 kg more than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Sprinter | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Sprinter | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3798 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
