1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 206 is newer by 24 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 206 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 206 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 77 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 | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |