2010 Dodge Charger vs. 1997 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 206. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 883 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger 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 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 206, 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 1997 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Charger | 206 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1853 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
