2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra 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 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. 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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Astra | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 66 L |
