2006 Rover 75 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 120 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
