2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla 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 137 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 672 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Park Avenue 1997 Toyota Corolla
Make Buick Toyota
Model Park Avenue Corolla
Year Released 2005 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3785 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1762 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2470 mm


 

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