2001 Toyota Verossa vs. 2001 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2001 Toyota Verossa and 2001 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 607. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 607. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Verossa 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 Verossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 607, 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 Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Verossa | 2001 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Verossa | 607 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
