2006 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (190 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2006 Jeep Wrangler (319 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Jeep | Peugeot |
| Model | Wrangler | 407 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
