2004 Rover 75 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 9 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 902 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | 75 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2642 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
