2002 Peugeot 206 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 206 and 2002 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 470 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.
Because 2002 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 206, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Peugeot 206 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 206 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
