1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Citroen C
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen C would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 737 kg more than 1986 Citroen C. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1986 Citroen C | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Park Avenue | C |
Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |