1984 Honda Civic vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1957 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | P4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
