2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. 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 66 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 442 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 120 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 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Park Avenue | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
