2004 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Sonata (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
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 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 407.
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2004 Hyundai Sonata | 2004 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Hyundai | Peugeot |
Model | Sonata | 407 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |