1996 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 307 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1996 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, 2006 Peugeot 307 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2006 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 307 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
