1983 Toyota Sprinter vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Sprinter 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 158 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 916 kg more than 1983 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Sprinter.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Toyota Sprinter 2010 Buick Park Avenue
Make Toyota Buick
Model Sprinter Park Avenue
Year Released 1983 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1588 cc 3564 cc
Horse Power 93 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 975 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 5175 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 3009 mm


 

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