2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2003 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2003 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 540 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 306. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2003 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Trans Sport | 306 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |