2009 BMW 120 vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 261 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 120 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 2009 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 120 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
