1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 17 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon 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 170 kg more than 2013 Toyota Avalon.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Park Avenue | Avalon |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |