2009 BMW 125 vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 362 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
Because 2009 BMW 125 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 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 125 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1320 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |