1992 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
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 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Toronado | 408 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
