2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. 2004 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. 2004 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Porsche | Buick |
Model | 911 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 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 |