1993 Toyota Century vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Century weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1993 Toyota Century 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 1993 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Toyota Century | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Century | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |