1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 890 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Porsche 356 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 1955 Porsche 356. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1955 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1955 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Park Avenue | 356 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
