2006 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 402 kg more than 1970 Rover P5B.

Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Rover P5B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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