2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 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 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 1998 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Porsche | Buick |
Model | 911 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |