2004 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 307.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 307. 2001 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2001 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 307 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |