1994 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 717 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 1993 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Oldsmobile Aurora | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Aurora | 405 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1578 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |