1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xsara 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 116 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 582 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Park Avenue | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
