1997 Peugeot 406 vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 406 and 1997 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
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 Corolla (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Peugeot 406 | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 406 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
