2001 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 405. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 120 kg more than 2001 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 405 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
