1990 Rover 400 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 152 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | 400 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
