1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1967 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1967 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1967 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 730 kg more than 1967 Peugeot 404. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1967 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 404 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |