2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C5 and 2000 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (134 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 415 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 (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C5 | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Citroen | Buick |
Model | C5 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 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 | 1325 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |