2001 Rover 75 vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2001 Rover 75 and 2001 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 332 kg more than 2001 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Rover 75 | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | 75 | Frontera |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |