2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac BLS | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Cadillac | Buick |
| Model | BLS | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
