1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 601 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Buick Centurion 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 1973 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Centurion | 406 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
