2006 Rover 45 vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Rover 45 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. Both 2006 Rover 45 and 2006 Rover 75 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (158 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Rover 45. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2006 Rover 45. 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, 2006 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 45. (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 45 | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | 45 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
