2006 Honda Element vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Element | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
