2004 Toyota Sienna vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sienna 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 (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Sienna | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Sienna | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
