2005 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 307 and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 309 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Peugeot 307 2005 Honda Accord
Make Peugeot Honda
Model 307 Accord
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 97.1 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1224 kg 1533 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 65 L