1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 2.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 2.8 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 BMW 2.8. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 2.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 142 kg more than 1974 BMW 2.8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 BMW 2.8 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 1974 BMW 2.8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 2.8. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 2.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 2.8 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
