1989 Peugeot 405 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Peugeot 405 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Peugeot | Honda |
| Model | 405 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
