1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1991 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 405. (90 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 556 kg more than 1991 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Peugeot 405. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Peugeot 405. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1991 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1991 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1991 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Avenue | 405 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
