2005 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra is newer by 5 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 67 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 366 kg more than 2010 Nissan Micra. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 75 | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Rover | Nissan |
Model | 75 | Micra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.8:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1049 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |