1999 Honda City vs. 2010 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 307 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 307 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1999 Honda City. 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, 2010 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2010 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2010 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | City | 307 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
