2004 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. Both 2004 Honda Civic and 1993 Rover 200 are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 46 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
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 Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
