1998 Rover 75 vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 75 would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 6 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 75 | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 75 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.4 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 | 1425 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
