2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Peugeot 407 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 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 407 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 440 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 407 (320 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 407 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |