2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 236 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Condor | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1682 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
