2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 270 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Land Cruiser | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |