2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Rover 45
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Rover 45.
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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 45. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2002 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Rover 45 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 45 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1588 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |