Honda Concerto
A refined Anglo-Japanese collaboration blending Honda engineering with Rover-inspired comfort.
- Power
- 130 bhp
- Top speed
- 121 mph
About the Honda Concerto
The Honda Concerto was the result of a joint venture between Honda and the Austin Rover Group, sharing its platform and much of its architecture with the Rover 200 and 400 series. While the Rover variants focused on a more traditional British luxury feel, the Concerto offered a cleaner, more contemporary Japanese aesthetic and Honda's renowned D-series engines. The 1.6i-16 was the performance flagship of the range, featuring a twin-cam 16-valve engine that provided a surprisingly spirited driving experience for a compact family car. Despite its competence and high build quality, it remained a rare sight on European roads compared to its Rover cousins and is now a cult classic for enthusiasts of the 'unexceptional' era.
Honda Concerto specs
The Honda Concerto produces 130 bhp (97 kW) and 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 121 mph (195 km/h).
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Concerto |
| Trim | 1.6i-16 |
| Years | 1988–1995 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 1.6-litre DOHC 16-valve inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,590 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 130 bhp (97 kW) at 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm |
| Top speed | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 118 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Honda Concerto rarity in CarSpot
The Honda Concerto is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 10 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Honda Concerto fun facts
- European-market Concertos were built alongside the Rover 200 at the Longbridge plant in Birmingham, while Japanese models were built in Suzuka.
- While Japanese models featured Honda's sophisticated double-wishbone front suspension, European-built versions used MacPherson struts to share components with Rover.
- The Concerto was named after the musical composition, continuing Honda's trend of using musical terms like Prelude, Accord, and Ballade.
