1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 911 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) has 70 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 911. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 580 kg more than 1982 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Porsche 911 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 1982 Porsche 911. 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) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 911. (258 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 911. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1982 Porsche 911 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 | 1982 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Park Avenue | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
