1998 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, both 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport and 1998 Rover 75 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 270 kg more than 1998 Rover 75.
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, 1998 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rover |
| Model | Trans Sport | 75 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
