1997 Peugeot 206 vs. 1997 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 206 and 1997 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Passat (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 206. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 305 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 206. 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 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Peugeot 206 | 1997 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 206 | Passat |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |