2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 584 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Park Avenue | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |