1986 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Rover 400
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 400 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1986 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, 1994 Rover 400 (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1994 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 400 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2560 mm |
