2005 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2005 Peugeot 406

To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Citi and 2005 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 406 (108 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. 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 Peugeot 406 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. 2005 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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