1997 Peugeot 306 vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 306 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 306 (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 306.
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 (136 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Peugeot 306 | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 306 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1437 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
