2009 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 586 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 100 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
