2003 Peugeot 206 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, both 2003 Peugeot 206 and 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 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 100 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 206 | 2003 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
| Model | 206 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
