2005 Rover 75 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,796 cc, 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 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 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 2008 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 75 | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | 75 | Bora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.8 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 | 1415 kg | 1211 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |