2001 Peugeot 206 vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2001 Peugeot 206 and 2001 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 430 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 Toyota Avensis (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Peugeot 206 | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 206 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
