2007 BMW Convertible vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 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 Convertible (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Convertible | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
