1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. (194 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 727 kg more than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot Nautilus has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus 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 | 1997 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Avenue | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
