2005 Lexus IS vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 12 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 41 more horse power than 2005 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lexus IS 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 2005 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus IS | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lexus | Buick |
| Model | IS | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
