2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (136 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 407 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
