2009 Nissan NP300 vs. 2009 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2009 Nissan NP300 and 2009 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Peugeot 407 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 Nissan NP300. 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, 2009 Peugeot 407 (220 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan NP300 | 2009 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | NP300 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
