2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman 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 267 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayman 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 2008 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | Cayman |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |