2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 42 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Buick | Peugeot |
Model | Park Avenue | 407 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |