1987 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 407 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Buick Regal (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 407. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2004 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Regal | 407 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
