2002 Honda City vs. 2012 Peugeot 1007
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 1007 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Peugeot 1007 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 1007 (104 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 1007 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Peugeot 1007 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Peugeot 1007 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot 1007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2012 Peugeot 1007 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | City | 1007 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
