1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Citroen GS
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen GS 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 134 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (106 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 590 kg more than 1973 Citroen GS. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Citroen GS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Park Avenue | GS |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |