1984 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Rover 45 is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 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, 2005 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2005 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 45 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
