1987 Citroen AX vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen AX would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 966 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen AX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Citroen | Buick |
| Model | AX | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
