1997 Nissan Sunny vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1997 Nissan Sunny.
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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Sunny. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Sunny | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Sunny | 75 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2497 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
