2006 BMW 745 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2004 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 745 | 75 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |