1985 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Rover 600
To start off, 1996 Rover 600 is newer by 11 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 1,850 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 600 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 600 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord. 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 600 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 1996 Rover 600 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Accord | 600 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1850 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |