2007 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 447 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Peugeot 505. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 505 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
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 | 140 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |