1993 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Rover 400
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1994 Rover 400. (88 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 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, 1993 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1994 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
