2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 19 kg more than 2004 Rover 45. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 45. (138 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 45. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2004 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Rover 45 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 45 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |