1997 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1997 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Civic | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 405 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |