1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, both 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue and 1997 Peugeot Nautilus 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 1 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. (194 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 685 kg more than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. 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 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot Nautilus has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1997 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Intrigue | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
