1995 Peugeot 406 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 1,903 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1995 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Peugeot 406 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Peugeot | Honda |
Model | 406 | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1903 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |