2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 416 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, 2005 Peugeot 407 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 407 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1512 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |