1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2011 Toyota Matrix is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Toyota Matrix | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Park Avenue | Matrix |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |