2004 Rover 75 vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. 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 69 more horse power than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Rover Vitesse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Rover 75 (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 75 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
