1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1997 Peugeot 406

To start off, both 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue and 1997 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 64 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 406. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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