2008 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (106 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 205 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |