1997 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 1997 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 151 kg more than 1996 Rover 220. 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 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Accord | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 220 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
