2004 Rover 75 vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 6 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, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 Rover 75. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2070 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
