1997 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 281 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
