1998 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise
To start off, 2005 Rover Streetwise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2005 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
