1987 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 607 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 607 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 607.
Because 1987 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 1987 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 607. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 607. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1999 Peugeot 607 has manual transmission. 1999 Peugeot 607 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Estate | 607 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
