2007 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 407 and 2007 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Saab 05-Sep. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saab 05-Sep. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saab |
| Model | 407 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1699 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
