1992 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Rover 800
To start off, both 1992 Honda Civic and 1992 Rover 800 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 800 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic. 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, 1992 Rover 800 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 1992 Rover 800 has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Civic | 1992 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 800 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
