2002 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Peugeot 204
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Peugeot 204. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1966 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1966 Peugeot 204 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1966 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 204 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 84 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |