2001 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 408 is newer by 9 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 408 (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Peugeot 408 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2010 Peugeot 408 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. 2010 Peugeot 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2010 Peugeot 408 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 408 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1525 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |