2006 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 333 kg more than 1995 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Rover 200 (233 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
