1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 730 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Riviera | 405 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |