1979 Buick Century vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 28 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, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Century | 206 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
