2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2007 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, 2005 Peugeot 407 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Peugeot | Honda |
Model | 407 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1559 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |