1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 118 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 2012 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Park Avenue | 118 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |