2002 Peugeot 206 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Corsa

To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 206 and 2002 Vauxhall Corsa were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 206. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Corsa should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa.

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 (120 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Peugeot 206 2002 Vauxhall Corsa
Make Peugeot Vauxhall
Model 206 Corsa
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 1199 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 72 HP 74 HP
Torque 120 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1002 kg 935 kg
Vehicle Length 4030 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2500 mm


 

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