2004 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 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 86 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 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) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 75 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
