2000 BMW 528 vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 528 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 528 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 BMW 528.
Because 2000 BMW 528 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 2000 BMW 528. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 528 | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 528 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
