2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Peugeot 407

To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 59 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 Peugeot 407 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2006 Peugeot 407
Make Honda Peugeot
Model Accord 407
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 244 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1501 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 66 L


 

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