2001 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 306 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 118 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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2002 Peugeot 306 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Peugeot 306 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2002 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 306 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |