1995 Rover 214 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 214. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 214 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 214 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 214 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 214 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 218 kg more than 1995 Rover 214.
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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 214. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 214.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 214 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | 214 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
