2008 Rover 45 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 13 kg more than 2008 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 Rover 45 (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 45 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 45 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |