1980 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 60 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 100 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
