1998 Buick Century vs. 2000 Citroen C5
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5.
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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Century | 2000 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Century | C5 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |