1967 Citroen DS vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 198 kg more than 1967 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen DS | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Citroen | Buick |
Model | DS | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2820 mm |