2004 Rover 75 vs. 1995 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Vivio 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 213 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio. 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, 1995 Subaru Vivio, 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 1995 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 75 | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2320 mm |
