2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Convertible would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 41 kg more than 2007 BMW Convertible.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Convertible | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3009 mm |
