1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 206 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue 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) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 432 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Avenue | 206 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2450 mm |
