1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1976 Peugeot 304
To start off, both 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight and 1976 Peugeot 304 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 790 kg more than 1976 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 304, 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 304. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1976 Peugeot 304 has manual transmission. 1976 Peugeot 304 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1976 Peugeot 304 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Eighty-Eight | 304 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2600 mm |