1996 Peugeot 605 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot 605 would be higher. Both 1996 Peugeot 605 and 2007 Peugeot 307 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 605.
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, 2007 Peugeot 307 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Peugeot 605 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 605 | 307 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1481 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
