2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1969 Citroen Ak 350
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1969 Citroen Ak 350 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Park Avenue | Ak 350 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 25 L |