1993 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Buick Park Avenue | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Park Avenue | 325 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |