2002 Honda City vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 407 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 718 kg more than 2002 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 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 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 2002 Honda City. 2004 Peugeot 407 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 2004 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | City | 407 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |