2001 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2001 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 297 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 2001 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Park Avenue | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Park Avenue | Xantia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
