1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1996 Audi A3. 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, 1996 Peugeot 306 (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (173 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Audi | Peugeot |
Model | A3 | 306 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |