1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Scion tC
To start off, 2012 Scion tC is newer by 13 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Scion tC. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion tC.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion tC. (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Scion tC | |
Make | Buick | Scion |
Model | Park Avenue | tC |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |