1979 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Citroen C2
To start off, 2009 Citroen C2 is newer by 30 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C2 (120 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 820 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2.
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, 2009 Citroen C2, 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 (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2009 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Estate | C2 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
