1986 Citroen Aventure vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1986 Citroen Aventure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Century (85 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Aventure.
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, 1984 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (120 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Aventure. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Aventure has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Aventure will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Aventure | 1984 Buick Century | |
Make | Citroen | Buick |
Model | Aventure | Century |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 224 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |