2005 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.

Because 2005 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. 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 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Charger 2008 Rover 75
Make Dodge Rover
Model Charger 75
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Size 5654 cc 2497 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 0 HP
Torque 529 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1828 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 65 L