2000 Lada Samara II vs. 2000 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2000 Lada Samara II and 2000 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Samara II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada Samara II (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Samara II should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Samara II weights approximately 62 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lada Samara II (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Samara II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara II | 2000 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Samara II | 206 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
