2010 Peugeot 207 vs. 2010 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2010 Peugeot 207 and 2010 Peugeot 408 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 408 (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Peugeot 207. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 2010 Peugeot 207.
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, 2010 Peugeot 408 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 207. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Peugeot 207 | 2010 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 207 | 408 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
