1999 Daewoo Nubira vs. 1999 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1999 Daewoo Nubira and 1999 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 406 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. 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 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. (181 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Nubira | 1999 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Peugeot |
| Model | Nubira | 406 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
