1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 789 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Because 1971 Buick Riviera 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 1971 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Riviera | 307 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1587 cc |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 617 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |