1978 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1995 Rover 200 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Accord | 200 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |