2009 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 220 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 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, 1996 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Civic | 220 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
