1997 Opel Tigra vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Opel Tigra and 1997 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Opel Tigra. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1997 Opel Tigra. 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Opel Tigra | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Tigra | 406 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |