1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Peugeot 405 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 120 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 590 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Park Avenue | 405 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |