1984 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1996 Rover 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (108 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 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, 1996 Rover 200 (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 200 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
