2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1960 Citroen 2CV
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (11 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1960 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Rendezvous | 2CV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 11 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 19 L |
