1998 Buick Signia vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2003 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 420 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Signia | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
