1975 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Rover 200
To start off, 1999 Rover 200 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 200 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. 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, 1999 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Civic | 1999 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 200 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
