2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 407 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
