1979 Buick Electra vs. 1942 Peugeot 202

To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1942 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1942 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 975 kg more than 1942 Peugeot 202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1942 Peugeot 202 has manual transmission. 1942 Peugeot 202 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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