1987 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, 1997 Rover 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 400 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1987 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, 1997 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Civic | 1997 Rover 400 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 400 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |