2007 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 505 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |