2008 Peugeot 206 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 206. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Peugeot 206 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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