1978 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 306 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 306. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 630 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Estate 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 1978 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 306, 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 306. (163 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 306. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 Peugeot 306 has manual transmission. 1995 Peugeot 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1995 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Estate | 306 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
