1996 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2001 Peugeot 307 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 307. 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, 2001 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2001 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 307 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
