2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 354 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Porsche 911 2011 Buick Park Avenue
Make Porsche Buick
Model 911 Park Avenue
Year Released 2004 2011
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3588 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 415 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 563 Nm 340 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1537 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5175 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3009 mm


 

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