2009 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Rover 200
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 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
