1990 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (175 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 62 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307.
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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (202 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Electra | 307 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
