1956 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Citroen C3
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 492 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3, 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2000 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | 40 | C3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2320 mm |
