2005 Peugeot 307 vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 547 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 307 | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Peugeot | Buick |
| Model | 307 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
