1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 16 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 BMW X6 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Park Avenue | X6 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 480 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 779 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4879 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1689 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |