2002 Acura CL vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2002 Acura CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Acura | Peugeot |
| Model | CL | 406 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
