1973 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 861 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3009 mm |
