2010 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 449 kg more than 2012 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Park Avenue | C5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1891 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5175 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1899 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3009 mm | 2760 mm |