1999 Rover 75 vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara

To start off, both 1999 Rover 75 and 1999 Suzuki Vitara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Rover 75 1999 Suzuki Vitara
Make Rover Suzuki
Model 75 Vitara
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 77 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 185 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2370 mm


 

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