2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 307. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Acura | Peugeot |
| Model | RDX | 307 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
