2008 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot Nautilus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot Nautilus would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot Nautilus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus.
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, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot Nautilus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot Nautilus has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus 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 | 1997 Peugeot Nautilus | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | Nautilus |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2945 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 194 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |