2004 Peugeot 407 vs. 2004 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2004 Peugeot 407 and 2004 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 407 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Swift. 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 (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Peugeot 407 | 2004 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Peugeot | Suzuki |
| Model | 407 | Swift |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
