2006 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (158 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 15 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 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Rover | Kia |
| Model | 75 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
