2009 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Peugeot Oxia
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot Oxia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot Oxia would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot Oxia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (671 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 530 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot Oxia should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 87 kg more than 1989 Peugeot Oxia.
Because 1989 Peugeot Oxia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot Oxia 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, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (726 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot Oxia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot Oxia has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot Oxia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1989 Peugeot Oxia | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | Oxia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 726 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
