2004 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Rover 216
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 216. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 216 would be higher. Both 2004 Honda Civic and 1992 Rover 216 are equipped with a 1,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 216 (122 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 67 kg more than 1992 Rover 216.
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, 1992 Rover 216 (140 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 216 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1992 Rover 216 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 216 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |