1985 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 20 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 510 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, 2005 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord. 2005 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1985 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1985 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 75 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
