1998 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 407 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
