2008 Peugeot 206 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 206 and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP) has 307 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 206. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1556 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 206. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 206 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 206 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 381 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |
