1984 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (114 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 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, 1990 Peugeot 605 (171 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 605 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2810 mm |