2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Kia Cerato and 2006 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 73 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Cerato | 75 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
