2004 Rover 75 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Rover 75 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Rover | Porsche |
Model | 75 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1395 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2451 mm |