1998 Rover 75 vs. 1998 Volvo V70
To start off, both 1998 Rover 75 and 1998 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,383 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V70 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1998 Rover 75. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V70 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1998 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo V70 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 75. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 75 | 1998 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 75 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
