1980 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 607 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 607.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 607, 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2003 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Electra | 607 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |
