1984 Buick Electra vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 490 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Electra | 505 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |