1979 Buick Century vs. 1995 Peugeot 406

To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Buick Century 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 1979 Buick Century. 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.

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