1994 Holden Commodore vs. 1997 Peugeot 406

To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore.

Because 1994 Holden Commodore 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 1994 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406, 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.

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