2003 Fiat Idea vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Idea 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Idea. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 Fiat Idea. 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 Fiat Idea (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Idea | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Idea | 407 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
