2004 Peugeot 307 vs. 2004 Rover 25
To start off, both 2004 Peugeot 307 and 2004 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 307 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Rover 25. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover 25 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 307. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Peugeot 307 | 2004 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 307 | 25 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
