2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 2001 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2001 Toyota Altezza and 2001 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 307. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 140 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.
Because 2001 Toyota Altezza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Altezza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Altezza (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Altezza | 2001 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Altezza | 307 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
