1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 106 is newer by 25 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 256 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 106. 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) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 106. (82 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1993 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Riviera | 106 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
