1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2002 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (334 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 559 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4511 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 334 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |