1981 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic.
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, 1996 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 1996 Rover 400 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 400 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2560 mm |