2000 Rover 75 vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2000 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rover 75 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rover 75 weights approximately 400 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 2000 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, 2000 Rover 75 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rover 75 | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 75 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 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 |
