1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2000 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2000 Peugeot 306 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 472 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 306. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Park Avenue | 2000 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Park Avenue | 306 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |