2006 Lexus IS vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus IS | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Lexus | Buick |
| Model | IS | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
