1964 Rover P6 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 1964 Rover P6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Rover P6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rover P6 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Rover | Honda |
| Model | P6 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
