2001 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2001 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Prizm and 2001 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 307. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm.
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, 2001 Peugeot 307 (202 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Prizm | 2001 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Prizm | 307 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
