1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 261 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 118 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 2008 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Park Avenue | 118 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
