1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 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 132 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Park Avenue | 407 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |