1997 Peugeot Partner vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot Partner 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) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot Partner. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1997 Peugeot Partner. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot Partner. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot Partner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Peugeot Partner | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | Partner | 406 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
