2008 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Rover 400 (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
