1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (152 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 310 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1993 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | 405 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
