1996 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1996 Audi A4 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 67 more horse power than 1996 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1996 Audi A4. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A4 | 1996 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Audi | Peugeot |
Model | A4 | 306 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |