2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 382 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota Model F 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 1988 Toyota Model F. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | Model F |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
