2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 207. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 207.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 207, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 207. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 207 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
