2005 Peugeot 206 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 206 and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 593 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.

Because 2005 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Peugeot 206 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Peugeot Vauxhall
Model 206 Frontera
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1227 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2710 mm


 

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