1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | 75 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
