2005 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Idea (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Idea weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Idea | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Idea | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
