2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Peugeot 406
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 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 205 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 406 (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2002 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 406 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |