1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 205. (115 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 825 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 205. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1986 Peugeot 205 has manual transmission. 1986 Peugeot 205 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Park Avenue | 205 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |