1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, 1996 Rover 800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 800 (174 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 800 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1996 Rover 800 has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1996 Rover 800 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Concerto | 800 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |