2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 207 is newer by 2 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 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Peugeot 207 (240 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 207 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |