1987 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 925 kg more than 1987 BMW 318. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 BMW 318 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 318 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3009 mm |