1998 Peugeot 306 vs. 1998 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1998 Peugeot 306 and 1998 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1998 Peugeot 306 and 1998 Peugeot 406 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Peugeot 306 (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Peugeot 306 | 1998 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 306 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
