1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1995 Buick Park Avenue and 1995 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 107 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 271 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen Xantia 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 | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Park Avenue | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
