1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Lexus ES
To start off, 1998 Lexus ES is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Lexus ES. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus ES. (304 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Lexus ES | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Park Avenue | ES |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |