2001 BMW Compact vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2001 BMW Compact and 2001 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | Compact | 206 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
