2012 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Peugeot 207

To start off, both 2012 Honda Accord and 2012 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 207. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Peugeot 207. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 207. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 207.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Honda Accord 2012 Peugeot 207
Make Honda Peugeot
Model Accord 207
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 1360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 74 HP
Torque 219 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1444 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 4851 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1849 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1433 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2741 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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