2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 and 2005 Saturn L were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Saturn L. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Saturn L. 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 (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Saturn L | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saturn |
| Model | 407 | L |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |
