2007 Infiniti M vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2007 Infiniti M 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 2007 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti M | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Infiniti | Buick |
Model | M | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |