2006 Rover 75 vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Rover 75 and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S80 weights approximately 311 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, 2006 Volvo S80 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S80 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 S80 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 75 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1616 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
