1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Citroen Aventure

To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Aventure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Aventure 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 183 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (120 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Aventure. 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1986 Citroen Aventure
Make Buick Citroen
Model Park Avenue Aventure
Year Released 1995 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 120 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual


 

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