2009 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
