1978 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Rover 75
To start off, 2000 Rover 75 is newer by 22 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rover 75 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rover 75 weights approximately 460 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.
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, 2000 Rover 75 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2000 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 75 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |
