2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2004 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Barchetta and 2004 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 307 (297 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Peugeot 307 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 307 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, 2004 Peugeot 307 (580 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Barchetta | 2004 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Barchetta | 307 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
