1999 Peugeot 806 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Peugeot 806 and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 806. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 25 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 806. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Peugeot 806. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Bora (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 806. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Peugeot 806 | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 806 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
