2004 Rover 75 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 793 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 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Rover | GMC |
| Model | 75 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2533 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
