1996 Toyota Carina vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 605 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Toyota Carina | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Carina | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1762 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |