1963 Citroen Ami vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1271 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Buick Park Avenue 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 2007 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Citroen Ami, 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ami. (42 Nm). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Citroen Ami | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Citroen | Buick |
Model | Ami | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 340 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3009 mm |