2004 Rover 75 vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre

To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre 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 248 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.

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.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Rover 75 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
Make Rover Volkswagen
Model 75 1 Litre
Year Released 2004 2002
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4601 cc 297 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 8 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats


 

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