1976 Citroen CX vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen CX 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 (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 341 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX. 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 (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Citroen | Buick |
| Model | CX | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
