2006 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (106 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406.
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, 2004 Peugeot 406 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 406 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
