2005 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 600 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 600 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 600 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2005 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, 1995 Rover 600 (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1995 Rover 600 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 600 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1375 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |