2005 Peugeot 206 vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 206 and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 298 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206. 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, 2005 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 206 | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 206 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
