2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 1988 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 1988 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Park Avenue | 944 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
