2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 307 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 307 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3822 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |