1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 462 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Park Avenue | 307 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
