2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (175 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 719 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (202 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 307 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1559 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |