2001 Rover 75 vs. 2001 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2001 Rover 75 and 2001 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 05-Sep (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2001 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75. 2001 Saab 05-Sep has automatic transmission and 2001 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2001 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Saab 05-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 75 | 2001 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | 75 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
