2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 172 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307. 2007 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Acura | Peugeot |
| Model | TL | 307 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
