2000 Peugeot 206 vs. 2000 Saturn L
To start off, both 2000 Peugeot 206 and 2000 Saturn L were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn L weights approximately 428 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 Saturn L (193 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot 206 | 2000 Saturn L | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saturn |
| Model | 206 | L |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1122 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
