2000 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 309 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 309 (91 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 309.
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, 1990 Peugeot 309 (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 1990 Peugeot 309 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Peugeot 309 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 309 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |