1979 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Citroen C3
To start off, 2004 Citroen C3 is newer by 25 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, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 820 kg more than 2004 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Citroen C3, 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2004 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Estate | C3 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
