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Old 25th June 2014, 06:09
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Did the compare using 195/55/15 and Hpnda gear change at 6500

Rover first gear is not far from Honda second! Honda has a lot lower 1st gear ratio. But will give it a try.

Rover
Top Speed in 1 gear = 39.360 MPH
And changes into 2 gear at 3712 RPM dropping 2488 RPM
Top Speed in 2 gear = 65.743 MPH
And changes into 3 gear at 4329 RPM dropping 1871 RPM
Top Speed in 3 gear = 94.149 MPH

Honda
Top Speed in 1 gear = 28.272 MPH
And changes into 2 gear at 4239 RPM dropping 2261 RPM
Top Speed in 2 gear = 43.350 MPH
And changes into 3 gear at 4629 RPM dropping 1871 RPM
Top Speed in 3 gear = 60.867 MPH
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