1996 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 207 is newer by 15 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 207. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1996 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, 2011 Peugeot 207 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2011 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 207 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
