1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1980 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Peugeot 505 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 1980 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 505. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1980 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1980 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Avenue | 505 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2910 mm |
