2002 Peugeot 206 vs. 2002 Proton Impian
To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 206 and 2002 Proton Impian were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Proton Impian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Proton Impian (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Proton Impian should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Proton Impian weights approximately 170 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 Peugeot 206 (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Impian. (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Impian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Peugeot 206 | 2002 Proton Impian | |
| Make | Peugeot | Proton |
| Model | 206 | Impian |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
