1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX is newer by 5 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 136 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 680 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Park Avenue | RunX |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |