1996 Rover 400 vs. 1996 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 1996 Rover 400 and 1996 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CR-V (128 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Rover 400. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 400.
Because 1996 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 CR-V (180 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 400. (145 Nm). This means 1996 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 400. 1996 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1996 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 400 | 1996 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | 400 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
