1990 Volkswagen Corrado vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Corrado (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Corrado.
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, 2004 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Volkswagen Corrado | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Rover |
| Model | Corrado | 75 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
