2008 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 2,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 607. (160 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 153 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, 2004 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Peugeot 607 has manual transmission. 2004 Peugeot 607 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 | 2004 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 607 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2229 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1403 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
