2005 Scion xA vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Scion xA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 670 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Scion xA has manual transmission. 2005 Scion xA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Scion xA | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Scion | Buick |
| Model | xA | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
