2007 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 407 and 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (220 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
| Model | 407 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
