2005 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 441 kg more than 2003 Rover City. 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 (287 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | City |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1481 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |
