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 @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (175 HP @ 7000 RPM) 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 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 213 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Torrent.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (202 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206. 2006 Pontiac Torrent has automatic transmission and 2006 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2006 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Pontiac Torrent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1995 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
