1978 Buick Regal vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 405 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 405. (89 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 338 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Regal 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 Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405, 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 Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 405. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Regal | 405 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |