2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1993 Lexus GS
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1993 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 42 kg more than 1993 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lexus GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1993 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Park Avenue | GS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
