2012 Peugeot 408 vs. 2012 Peugeot 1007
To start off, both 2012 Peugeot 408 and 2012 Peugeot 1007 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Peugeot 408 and 2012 Peugeot 1007 are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 408 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 1007. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 1007.
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 Peugeot 1007 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot 1007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Peugeot 408 | 2012 Peugeot 1007 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 408 | 1007 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1815 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1525 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2320 mm |
