2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 182 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 330 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |