1975 Honda 145 vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 405 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Honda 145 (68 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1975 Honda 145.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Peugeot 405 (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda 145 | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | 145 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1432 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
