1981 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, 1999 Rover 75 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1999 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 1999 Rover 75 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Accord | 75 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1440 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 |