1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 730 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Land Cruiser | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |