1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 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 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | 944 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |