2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 206 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 125 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, 2005 Peugeot 206 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 206 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |