2006 Peugeot 607 vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 607 and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 607 (201 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Peugeot 607. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Peugeot 607 (440 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 607 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
| Model | 607 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1798 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
