2005 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Rover 825
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rover 825. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rover 825 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Rover 825 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Rover 825. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Rover 825. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rover 825 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 1986 Rover 825 (268 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1986 Rover 825 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Rover 825 has manual transmission. 1986 Rover 825 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1986 Rover 825 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 825 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 268 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |