1998 Citroen Xantia vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 721 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xantia. 2007 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xantia | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Citroen | Buick |
| Model | Xantia | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3009 mm |
