2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Rover 45.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Rover 45 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 45 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |