1997 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 406 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 1997 Honda Accord and 2004 Peugeot 406 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (106 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1997 Honda Accord.
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, 2004 Peugeot 406 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Accord | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 406 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| 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 | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
