1980 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Peugeot 206
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 206 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic.
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, 1998 Peugeot 206 (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Civic | 1998 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 206 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |