1995 Rover 800 vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 800 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V. 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, 1995 Rover 800 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 800 | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | 800 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
