2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 206. (74 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 22 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1074 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
