1990 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Rover 220
To start off, 1992 Rover 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Rover 220. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 220 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1990 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, 1992 Rover 220 (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1992 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 220 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
