2004 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 1987 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1987 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1987 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1987 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 505 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 161 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |