1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 17 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | Cayman |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2420 mm |