1992 Peugeot 405 vs. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1992 Peugeot 405 and 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix (244 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Peugeot 405 | 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 405 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
