1985 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
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, 1985 Honda Accord (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 200 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
