2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 BMW 730
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1999 BMW 730 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 1999 BMW 730. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 BMW 730 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Park Avenue | 730 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |