1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Lexus LX
To start off, 2004 Lexus LX is newer by 9 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Lexus LX. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus LX weights approximately 892 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Lexus LX (434 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Park Avenue | LX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |
