2005 Honda Civic vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1955 Peugeot 403 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Peugeot 403. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 403 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
