2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (155 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 407 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
