2003 Rover City vs. 2000 Rover 75
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rover 75 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 34 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rover 75 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Rover City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Rover 75 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 2000 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | City | 75 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
