2006 Peugeot 407 vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 407 and 2006 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.
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 Saab 03-Sep (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 407 | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saab |
| Model | 407 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
