1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 529 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Caldina | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Caldina | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3009 mm |