1999 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 605. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1999 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, 1996 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 1996 Peugeot 605 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 605 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 179 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |