2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2000 Buick Park Avenue and 2000 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 202 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (115 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2000 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2000 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Park Avenue | C5 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |