2006 Peugeot 807 vs. 2002 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2006 Peugeot 807 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 807. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 807. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 487 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.

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 Peugeot 807 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Altima. 2002 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2006 Peugeot 807 has manual transmission. 2006 Peugeot 807 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Peugeot 807 2002 Nissan Altima
Make Peugeot Nissan
Model 807 Altima
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2177 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 126 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1783 kg 1296 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 76 L