1979 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 322 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
Because 1979 Buick Estate 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 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Estate | C5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |