1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 605 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 215 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 605.
Because 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605, 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 605. (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 605 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
