2001 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (156 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 75 | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | 75 | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
