1950 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
Because 1950 Buick 40 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 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | 40 | C5 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |