2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | FR-V | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |
