2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 407 and 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. 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 (290 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 56 L |
