2001 BMW X5 vs. 1996 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2001 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 BMW X5. (226 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW X5. (290 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 1996 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | X5 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
