2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX.
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, 2005 Peugeot 407 (218 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Acura | Peugeot |
| Model | RSX | 407 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
