2005 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 188 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 325 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
