2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 3 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 344 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, 2008 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |