2009 BMW 320 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 320 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3009 mm |