1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 6 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 67 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 621 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
