2002 Lexus LX vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus LX weights approximately 545 kg more than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2002 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus LX | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lexus | Buick |
| Model | LX | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3009 mm |
