1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 466 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota RunX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Park Avenue | RunX |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |