1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Rover 200. 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, 1996 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Rover 200 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 200 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |