1983 BMW 725 vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 725 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 103 more horse power than 1983 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 725.
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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 725 | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 725 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3009 mm |
