2009 BMW 130 vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
Because 2009 BMW 130 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 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 130 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
