2003 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Rover 25
To start off, 2005 Rover 25 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 25 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 25 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Honda Civic (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2005 Rover 25 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 25 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |