2011 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1999 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 316 kg more than 1999 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 325 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 325. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Buick Park Avenue | 1999 BMW 325 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Park Avenue | 325 |
Year Released | 2011 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2730 mm |