1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1961 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1961 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1961 Citroen 2CV. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen 2CV. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1961 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1961 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1961 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Park Avenue | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 10 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 19 L |
