2004 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 615 kg more than 1997 Rover 200. 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, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
