2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Doblo 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2008 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Peugeot 407 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Doblo | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
