2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2003 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2003 Peugeot 407 and 2003 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saab 03-Sep (250 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (155 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 185 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 407. 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 Saab 03-Sep (370 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Peugeot 407 | 2003 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Peugeot | Saab |
Model | 407 | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |