2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot Kart Up would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2000 Peugeot Kart Up | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | Kart Up |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
