1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2002 Toyota FXS is newer by 6 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 4,290 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Toyota FXS. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota FXS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Toyota FXS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota FXS 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 2002 Toyota FXS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota FXS. (270 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota FXS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | FXS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
