2011 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2001 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2001 Rover 75 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Civic | 75 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1219 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |