2007 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 390 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1996 Peugeot Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 264 Nm |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |