1996 Peugeot 106 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 106 and 1996 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 567 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.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Peugeot 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Peugeot 106 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 106 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2280 mm |
