2007 Peugeot Boxer vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Peugeot Boxer is newer by 8 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot Boxer.
Because 2007 Peugeot Boxer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Peugeot Boxer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot Boxer has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot Boxer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot Boxer | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Peugeot | Buick |
| Model | Boxer | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
