2008 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Peugeot 309
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 309 would be higher. At 1,797 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 430 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 309.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 309. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 309. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1988 Peugeot 309 has manual transmission. 1988 Peugeot 309 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1988 Peugeot 309 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 309 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1118 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |