1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 397 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 3.3 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3009 mm |