1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 1994 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Peugeot 306 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 306. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 426 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 306, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 306. (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 306. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1994 Peugeot 306 has manual transmission. 1994 Peugeot 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Nissan Stagea | 1994 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Stagea | 306 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |