1999 Peugeot 406 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1999 Peugeot 406 and 1999 Volkswagen Gol 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 145 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Gol. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Peugeot 406 | 1999 Volkswagen Gol | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 406 | Gol |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |