2004 Lexus GX vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus GX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus GX would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Lexus GX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus GX weights approximately 229 kg more than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lexus GX 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, 2004 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus GX | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lexus | Buick |
| Model | GX | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 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 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3009 mm |
