2005 Rover 45 vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Rover 45 and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S60 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2005 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Volvo S60 (271 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 45 | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | 45 | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |