2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Rover 45 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 45 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1586 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |