1989 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Civic | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 504 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |