2005 Toyota Camry vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 800 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Camry | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 3798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
