1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 13 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 606 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
