2006 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 219 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Rover 75 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Rover | Subaru |
Model | 75 | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |