2001 Honda City vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 407 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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, 2004 Peugeot 407 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2004 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | City | 407 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
