1999 Toyota Prius vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Prius 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 74 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Prius. (127 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 276 kg more than 1999 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Prius. (108 Nm). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Prius | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Prius | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3009 mm |
