2003 Rover 75 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Rover 75. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover 75 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover 75. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2003 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2003 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover 75 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
