1984 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Rover 75 is newer by 17 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 75 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 590 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, 2001 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 75 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
