1995 Peugeot 806 vs. 1995 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, both 1995 Peugeot 806 and 1995 Volkswagen Parati were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 806 (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. 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 806 (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Parati.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Peugeot 806 | 1995 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 806 | Parati |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2480 mm |
