1995 Peugeot 406 vs. 1995 Subaru Vivio
To start off, both 1995 Peugeot 406 and 1995 Subaru Vivio were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio. 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 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Peugeot 406 | 1995 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
| Model | 406 | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
