1999 Honda City vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 405. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
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, 1988 Peugeot 405 (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | City | 405 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
