1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 6 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 370 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 405 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
