2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 30 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, 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Porsche | Rover |
Model | 911 | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |