1984 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Peugeot 304 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1980 Peugeot 304 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 304 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 67.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |