2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover 75 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover 75 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2003 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 75 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
