2002 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2002 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2002 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 585 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 206. 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 206. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2002 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Aurora | 206 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |