2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 4 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 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Peugeot 207 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2008 Peugeot 207 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. 2008 Peugeot 207 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 207 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |