2001 Peugeot 806 vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2001 Peugeot 806 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. Both 2001 Peugeot 806 and 2001 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 806. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
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 Toyota Avensis (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 806. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 806. 2001 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2001 Peugeot 806 has manual transmission. 2001 Peugeot 806 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Peugeot 806 | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 806 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
