1995 Peugeot 106 vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, both 1995 Peugeot 106 and 1995 Rover 600 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 106. (100 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 600 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 106. 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, 1995 Rover 600 (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 106. (109 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Peugeot 106 | 1995 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 106 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1292 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |
