1965 Porsche 904 vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 904. (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904. 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. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1965 Porsche 904 has manual transmission. 1965 Porsche 904 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 904 | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Porsche | Buick |
| Model | 904 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3009 mm |
