1998 Peugeot 206 vs. 1998 Toyota Starlet
To start off, both 1998 Peugeot 206 and 1998 Toyota Starlet were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 206 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1998 Peugeot 206 (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Peugeot 206 | 1998 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 206 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
