2006 Peugeot 407 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 407 and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.

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 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407. 2006 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2006 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2006 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Peugeot 407 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Peugeot Toyota
Model 407 Camry
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1748 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.7 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.4 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 200 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.3 seconds 10.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 70 L