1996 Rover 800 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 800 (174 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 800 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Rover 800 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 800 | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |