2002 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 306 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 306. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 306. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 306 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1997 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Accord | 306 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |