2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Rover 25
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Rover 25. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Rover 25. 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 25 (240 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 25 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 25 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 | 2005 Rover 25 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 25 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |