2001 Nissan Altima vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Altima (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Altima weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 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 Nissan Altima (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Altima | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Altima | 206 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
