1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Citroen DS
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 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 107 more horse power than 1972 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 440 kg more than 1972 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1972 Citroen DS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Park Avenue | DS |
Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3130 mm |