1986 BMW 735 vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 BMW 735. (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 301 kg more than 1986 BMW 735. 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 BMW 735 2008 Buick Park Avenue
Make BMW Buick
Model 735 Park Avenue
Year Released 1986 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3430 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 220 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5175 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3009 mm


 

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