1990 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 407 is newer by 16 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 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 449 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 Peugeot 407 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 407 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
