2002 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 1,578 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 36 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
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 (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 405 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1344 cc | 1578 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |