2004 Honda City vs. 2004 Rover 75

To start off, both 2004 Honda City and 2004 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Rover 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Rover 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda City has manual transmission. 2004 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda City 2004 Rover 75
Make Honda Rover
Model City 75
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1343 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 410 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1740 kg
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2630 mm