1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1978 Citroen CX
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Citroen CX. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 381 kg more than 1978 Citroen CX. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1978 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Park Avenue | CX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
