2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Rover 75

To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (542 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Rover 75
Make Chevrolet Rover
Model Corvette 75
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 2497 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 0 HP
Torque 542 Nm 240 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1442 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 65 L


 

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