2007 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Peugeot 406 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2004 Peugeot 406 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. 2004 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 406 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |