2006 Rover 45 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 45 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Rover 45. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 45 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | 45 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
