1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 337 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Porsche 944 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 1984 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | 944 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |