2004 Nissan Sentra vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Sentra 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2004 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Rover 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Rover 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rover 75 (418 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Sentra | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Sentra | 75 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2506 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |
