1996 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic 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 (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400.
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, 1998 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1998 Rover 400 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |