2007 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Peugeot 406. 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 406 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
