1990 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Rover 200 is newer by 7 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 200 weights approximately 4 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1997 Rover 200 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 200 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |