2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 9 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 178 kg more than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 2011 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Park Avenue | Panamera |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |