2008 Rover 75 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 368 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 75 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1590 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |