1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 206. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1999 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 146 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
