2006 Peugeot 407 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 407 and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 407, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Peugeot 407 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 407 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |