1990 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 405 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |