1984 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 607 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 607 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 607.
Because 1984 Buick Estate 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 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Peugeot 607 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2006 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Estate | 607 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
