2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 695 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Kia | Rover |
Model | Sportage | 75 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |