2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |