2005 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 144 kg more than 1996 Rover 220. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 220. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 220 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
