1994 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Rover 216
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover 216. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover 216 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover 216 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover 216 (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Rover 216.
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, 1989 Rover 216 (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1989 Rover 216 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 1989 Rover 216 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 216 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
