2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (155 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 190 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 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 407 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
