2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Barchetta and 2004 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 452 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 407 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 407 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Barchetta | 407 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |