2001 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Rover Streetwise
To start off, 2003 Rover Streetwise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Rover Streetwise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Rover Streetwise. (102 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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, 2003 Rover Streetwise (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Rover Streetwise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2003 Rover Streetwise | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | Streetwise |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |