2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 203 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 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 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Porsche | Buick |
Model | 911 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 387 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |