1981 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 17 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 75 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
