2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 3 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 547 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, 2007 Peugeot 307 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 307 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |