2005 Mazda Etude 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 Mazda Etude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Etude would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mazda Etude 2008 Rover 75
Make Mazda Rover
Model Etude 75
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1594 cc 2497 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 0 HP
Torque 142 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.6 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 186 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.1 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1045 kg 1535 kg
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 65 L


 

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