2004 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Rover 75 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Rover | Subaru |
Model | 75 | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |