2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 385 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, 2005 Rover 75 (240 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 75 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 | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 75 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.8 mm |
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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |