2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 207 and 2008 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 207 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
