1978 Buick Century vs. 2004 Citroen C5
To start off, 2004 Citroen C5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 49 kg more than 1978 Buick Century.
Because 1978 Buick Century 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 1978 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5, 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2004 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Century | C5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
