1996 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
