2006 Holden Barina vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Holden Barina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Barina. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Barina. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Holden Barina | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | Barina | 75 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 197 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |