2007 Peugeot 207 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 207 and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 256 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Peugeot 207. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 207 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
| Model | 207 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
