1996 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Corsica and 1996 Peugeot 106 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corsica | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsica | 106 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 66 L |
