2004 BMW 325 vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 325 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
