2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Rover 45
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 45 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 45 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 82 kg more than 2006 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 45. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 45. 2006 Rover 45 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Rover 45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Rover 45 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 45 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 66.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |