2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2004 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C2 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 685 kg more than 2001 Citroen C2. 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 2004 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Citroen | Buick |
| Model | C2 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
