2010 Porsche Panamera vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 324 kg more than 1994 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 Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Porsche | Buick |
| Model | Panamera | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2918 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
