1988 Honda Civic vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1958 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 Rover P4 (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | P4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |