1995 Peugeot 406 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Peugeot 406 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Peugeot | Honda |
Model | 406 | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1320 kg |