2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Peugeot | Buick |
| Model | 207 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
