2008 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 201 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 200 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
