2004 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 1964 Rover P6 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 1964 Rover P6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 1964 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | P6 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |