1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 9 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 83 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 296 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Park Avenue | Camry |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |