1997 Peugeot 406 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2002 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Peugeot 406 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Peugeot | Honda |
Model | 406 | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |