2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Peugeot 4007
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Peugeot 4007 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 4007 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 4007 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 4007 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Peugeot 4007 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 4007 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Peugeot 4007 (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 4007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 4007 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 4007 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 | 2008 Peugeot 4007 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | 4007 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
