2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2008 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, 2002 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2002 Peugeot 307 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 | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 307 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |