2004 Rover 75 vs. 2004 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2004 Rover 75 and 2004 Opel Tigra 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 138 more horse power than 2004 Opel Tigra. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2004 Opel Tigra. 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 Opel Tigra, 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 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Tigra. (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2004 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Rover | Opel |
| Model | 75 | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1265 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
