2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 407 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |