1971 Rover 2000 vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.

Because 1971 Rover 2000 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 1971 Rover 2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.

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