1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2001 Toyota Soarer 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2001 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
