2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 207 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. 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 33 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 207. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 207.
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, 2006 Peugeot 207 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 207 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1398 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 | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |