2003 MG ZR vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2003 MG ZR 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 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG ZR (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG ZR should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2003 MG ZR.
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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MG ZR. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MG ZR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MG ZR | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | MG | Peugeot |
| Model | ZR | 407 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1403 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
