2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Cobalt | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 66 L |
