2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP) has 256 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 911 | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 560 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1452 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |