2005 Peugeot 206 vs. 2005 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 206 and 2005 Suzuki Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 206. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Peugeot 206 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 206 | 2005 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Peugeot | Suzuki |
| Model | 206 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2490 mm |
