1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Citroen Ami
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 3,798 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 211 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ami. (29 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1968 Citroen Ami. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Citroen Ami | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Park Avenue | Ami |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 25 L |
