1999 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 75 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Rover | Kia |
| Model | 75 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
