1998 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 600 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. 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, 1995 Rover 600 (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1995 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
