1980 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 27 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 429 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Electra | 307 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
