2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2003 Peugeot 407 and 2003 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 374 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.
Because 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 407 | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
| Model | 407 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
