2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor 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 153 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 303 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2005 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Park Avenue | Condor |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1459 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |