1979 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 406 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 406 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 464 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 406.
Because 1979 Buick Electra 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 Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 406. (197 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2003 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Electra | 406 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |