2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 406 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Peugeot | Honda |
| Model | 407 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
