1981 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 272 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 604.
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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Electra | 604 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |