2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter

To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 817 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Park Avenue 1976 Toyota Sprinter
Make Buick Toyota
Model Park Avenue Sprinter
Year Released 2003 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1588 cc
Horse Power 205 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 865 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2340 mm


 

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