2006 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Peugeot 807. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Peugeot 807 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 807 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 807 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2006 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, 2002 Peugeot 807 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 807 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2002 Peugeot 807 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Peugeot 807 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2002 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 807 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
