1987 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1987 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, 1992 Peugeot 405 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 405 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
