2004 BMW 730 vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 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, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 730 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
