2003 Peugeot 206 vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2003 Peugeot 206 and 2003 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 206 (174 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 206.
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 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Peugeot 206 | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 206 | 407 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |