1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 306 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Boxter has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | Boxter |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1282 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2475 mm |