2006 Rover 75 vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Rover 75 and 2006 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 370 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, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Rover | Saab |
| Model | 75 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| 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 | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.9 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 | 1180 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
