2007 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1972 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1972 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 504 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
