2007 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 628 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Peugeot 407 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2007 Peugeot 407 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Lancer | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
