2011 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 595 kg more than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Park Avenue | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Park Avenue | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 3700 mm |
