2004 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, both 2004 BMW X5 and 2004 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 750 kg more than 2004 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | X5 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |
