1976 Honda Civic vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 811 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Rover P4 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 1953 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
