2008 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 400 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400.
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 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1998 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
