2008 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Rover 825
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rover 825. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rover 825 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Rover 825 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rover 825 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2008 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, 1986 Rover 825 (268 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Rover 825 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1986 Rover 825 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 825 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
