1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 340 kg more than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
Because 1993 Porsche Boxster 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 1993 Porsche Boxster. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche Boxster 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 | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | Boxster |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |