1989 Toyota Cressida vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 314 kg more than 1989 Toyota Cressida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Toyota Cressida | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Cressida | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3009 mm |