2004 Rover 75 vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 189 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 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Rover | Dodge |
| Model | 75 | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1929 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
