2005 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2002 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 607 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |