1999 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Rover 200
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 200 would be higher. Both 1999 Honda Civic and 1998 Rover 200 are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 200 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 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, 1998 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1998 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
