2009 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot Kart Up would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Peugeot Kart Up 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 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. 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, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Peugeot Kart Up has manual transmission. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up 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 | 2000 Peugeot Kart Up | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Civic | Kart Up |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
