1994 Peugeot 806 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1994 Peugeot 806 and 1994 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 806. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
Because 1994 Porsche 968 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 Porsche 968. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 806, 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 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 806. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Peugeot 806 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 806 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
