2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Rover 75
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 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 275 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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2006 Rover 75 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 | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |