1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 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 3,798 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 28 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Crown 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 2003 Toyota Crown. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Park Avenue | Crown |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |