1989 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Peugeot 106

To start off, 1991 Peugeot 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 106. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1991 Peugeot 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 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 1989 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Peugeot 106, 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Peugeot 106. (71 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Peugeot 106. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1991 Peugeot 106 has manual transmission. 1991 Peugeot 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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