2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fiesta and 2005 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Fiesta | 307 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1318 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |