2006 Peugeot 407 vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 407 and 2006 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 407 | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 407 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
