2001 Peugeot 806 vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2001 Peugeot 806 and 2001 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Highlander (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 806. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 806. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Peugeot 806. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Highlander (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 806. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 806. 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Peugeot 806 | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 806 | Highlander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2360 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 | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |