2006 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 406. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 406. (164 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1999 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 406 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
