2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum vs. 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi FAP
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum and 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi FAP were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi FAP. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi FAP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum weights approximately 102 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi FAP. 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 407 SW 2.0 HDi FAP (316 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi FAP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Platinum | 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi FAP | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 407 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
