2005 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 309 would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 309. (67 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 309. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 309 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
