2006 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Peugeot 605
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 605 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 1995 Peugeot 605 (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1995 Peugeot 605 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1995 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 605 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2946 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 268 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |