2002 Rover 25 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rover 25 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2002 Rover 25. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Rover 25.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 25. (110 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 25. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Rover 25 has manual transmission. 2002 Rover 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Rover 25 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 25 | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |