2006 Rover 75 vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
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 Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Solara weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Rover 75. 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, 2002 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Solara 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 Solara | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Solara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
