2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 505 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW Z3 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Z3 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3009 mm |