2004 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 128 kg more than 2006 Rover 75. 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 (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 75 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
