2006 Rover 75 vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Rover 75 and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (179 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 83 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 Volvo S60 (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 75 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 179 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
