2006 Peugeot 206 vs. 2006 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 206 and 2006 Pontiac Torrent were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Torrent weights approximately 321 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Pontiac Torrent (286 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 206 | 2006 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 206 | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
