2004 Peugeot 407 vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2004 Peugeot 407 and 2004 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 686 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Peugeot 407 | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 407 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2944 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 974 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 34 L |
