2008 Rover 75 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 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 220 kg more than 2011 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 75 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2400 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1305 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |