1984 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 806 is newer by 13 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 806 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 645 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, 1997 Peugeot 806 (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1997 Peugeot 806 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 806 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |