2005 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1968 Peugeot 504 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 1968 Peugeot 504. 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 504 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |