2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 607 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 607. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 272 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 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 607 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 607 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 607 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
