2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Camry. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 137 kg more than 1992 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | Camry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
