1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 2011 Porsche Panamera. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | Panamera |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |