2004 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 369 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |
