2000 Peugeot 206 vs. 2000 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2000 Peugeot 206 and 2000 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,122 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot 206 (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Swift. 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 Peugeot 206 (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot 206 | 2000 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Peugeot | Suzuki |
| Model | 206 | Swift |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1122 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
