2006 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 352 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |