1965 Citroen DS vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 441 kg more than 1965 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS, 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Citroen DS | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Citroen | Buick |
Model | DS | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3009 mm |