2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 407 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 304 kg more 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 407 (190 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 407 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
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 | 117 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 156 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |