2009 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 607. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 607. 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, 2005 Peugeot 607 (449 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2005 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 607 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 449 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
