1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Park Avenue | DS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3140 mm |
