2006 Hyundai Accent vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Accent and 2006 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 206 (108 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Accent. 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, 2006 Hyundai Accent (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
| Model | Accent | 206 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
