2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Rover 45
To start off, 2006 Rover 45 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 33 kg more than 2006 Rover 45.
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, 2006 Rover 45 (123 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2006 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
