1990 BMW 850 vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 101 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 850 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:
1990 BMW 850 | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 850 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3009 mm |