2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 249 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, 2004 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Peugeot 406 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. 2004 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 406 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |