1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 10 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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 405 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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 | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 99 L |
