2009 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Civic | 505 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |