1998 Peugeot 306 vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1998 Peugeot 306 and 1998 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 41 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Peugeot 306 | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 306 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
