2003 Audi A6 vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2003 Audi A6 and 2003 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Audi A6. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2003 Audi A6. 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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A6. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A6 | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A6 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
