2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 347 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
Because 1989 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 1989 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. 2002 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |