1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1992 Citroen ZX
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen ZX 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 90 more horse power than 1992 Citroen ZX. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 610 kg more than 1992 Citroen ZX. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen ZX. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen ZX. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1992 Citroen ZX has manual transmission. 1992 Citroen ZX 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 | 1992 Citroen ZX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Park Avenue | ZX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
