2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid

To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 232 kg more than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid.

Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Park Avenue 1995 Citroen Rally Raid
Make Buick Citroen
Model Park Avenue Rally Raid
Year Released 2005 1995
Engine Size 3789 cc 2498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 590 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 3000 mm