2000 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 405. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 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, 1988 Peugeot 405 (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1988 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1988 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 405 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |