2000 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 505 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |