1986 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 425 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 404. 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Regal | 404 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
