1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2002 Citroen C-Airdream
To start off, 2002 Citroen C-Airdream is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue 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 32 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. (208 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 750 kg more than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. (284 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2002 Citroen C-Airdream | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Park Avenue | C-Airdream |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |