2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Avanza and 2007 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 817 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Avanza | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3009 mm |
