1992 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 1992 BMW 740 and 1992 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 740 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
