1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, 2008 Citroen C5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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 38 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (295 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Park Avenue | C5 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1694 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |