1973 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 406 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |