2007 BMW 328 vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 328 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
