2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 51 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
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 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 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 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 75 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
