my friend has the same car model (96) , and it seems to have more power and acceleration , my friend is car has (valeo) clutch while l had some cheaper one , my question is , does the acceleration and the uphills power of my car could be due to the clutch ??!!! , ifyes what clutch is recommended to my car ? thanks.
thanks everybody for the answerers , for (Trevor Trillion) , the car engine is 1.4 liter and l did all the periodic 10,000 km handling a month ago (oils , plugs etc...) the only problem lift , is the not enough acceleration compared with this model , the garage worker claimed the problem to be due to the non original clutch !, my quistion could it be ??
... and the car is 106-XR , about trying to overtake a car at 60mph , the car do accelerate more ! , but the problem isin going up roads and accelerating from 0 - 60mph , that even my friends car (Dihatsu model-99 1L automatic) had overtaken me !!!

get a new car

HUH?!

throw your car into the sea

Mostly Time Belt, rarley clutch.

4 bad , now a serious answer, from an experienced mechanic on 104,204,205,305,405.

Maybe, 2 fouled spark plugs. or no distributor advance, but..

AFTER YOUR ADDITIONAL REMARKS TO ME: Acceleration is also affected by the engine timing (distributor adjustment) & having all 4 spark plugs clean, working, good plug wires, & a distributor vacuum advance hose that is connected & not leaking.
Are u able to ''time ur engine'' with a stroboscopic light?
Finally, COMPRESSION is important. Did u have ur valve clearances adjusted lately? Do u have very high mileage on ur engine, & maybe the piston rings r worn, valves r dirty? HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING compression?
These important things will affect ur acceleration & top speed.
WHAT IS YOUR GAS MILEAGE? do u keep track of that?

Yes, this very well could be the clutch. Another test to prove it is the clutch PLATE getting too thin is too try to pass (overtake) a car in top gear at 60 mph or more. Do u have ANY acceleration?? No? It is definitely a worn out clutch.
When did u last change the clutch? 60,000 miles? Never?

AHHHH u have a 106, not a 1.6. this is important.

You should buy 3 clutch parts. Clutch spring (very heavy metal) driven plate disc (thin & light) & the ''throw out / release bearing''. (a round spinning bearing that makes NO NOISE when brand new.)
If u wait too long to change the clutch, u r heating up ur flywheel everyday. Your flywheel will get too hot & change to a bluish colour, & the metal will be softer. VERY bad. Do not wait too much longer.

Non-Peugeot clutches r GOOD. Do not believe that ''non-original' theory.

Also buy, 2 liters of gearbox oil, & 5 liters of radiator coolant. Both these liquids r drained & lost when u change the clutch.

Brands:
valeo is good. ask 3 shops for 3 prices. Buy the 2nd or 3rd highest. The only problem l have ever had is with CHEAP SPRINGS in the thin disc. They turn sideways suddenly, & ur car is jammed in that gear, forever, until clutch is again replaced. This is not a Peugeot problem, it is a cheap disc problem.

Good luck, add more details if u have more questions for me.

Dude, you have a Peugeot with a 1.4 engine. It has not got enough power to drive over a matchbook. It is possible that your hill climbing adventures have smoked the clutch.

get a after market clutch, sachs double its lighter and better.
change ure exuaght put a group n on youwll see the diffrence.