2007 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 359 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, both vehicles can yield 217 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 406 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
