2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 406 (106 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 189 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, 2004 Peugeot 406 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 406 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |