1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2010 Citroen C8

To start off, 2010 Citroen C8 is newer by 14 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 106 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C8. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Citroen C8. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C8.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Buick Park Avenue 2010 Citroen C8
Make Buick Citroen
Model Park Avenue C8
Year Released 1996 2010
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3798 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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