1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1999 Peugeot 406

To start off, both 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue and 1999 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (196 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 406. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (312 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 406. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 1999 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1999 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue 1999 Peugeot 406
Make Oldsmobile Peugeot
Model Intrigue 406
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 196 HP 134 HP
Torque 312 Nm 190 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 202 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2710 mm


 

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