1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 346 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
Because 1980 Porsche 930 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 1980 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Park Avenue | 930 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
