1984 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 11 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 730 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 406 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |