2010 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (385 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 354 kg more than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Porsche Cayenne | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Porsche | Buick |
Model | Cayenne | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 3009 mm |