1997 Peugeot 306 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 306 and 1997 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1997 Peugeot 306 and 1997 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 306. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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 Toyota Carina (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Peugeot 306 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 306 | Carina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |