2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1996 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1996 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Alpina | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
