1976 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Rover 214
To start off, 1995 Rover 214 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 214 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 214 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 214 should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 214 weights approximately 357 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.
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, 1995 Rover 214 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 214 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Honda Civic | 1995 Rover 214 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 214 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| 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 | 79 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
