2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 105 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, 2005 Honda Civic (179 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
